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India and Pakistan advance to Asian Games semifinals amid rain disruptions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 10:27 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

India and Pakistan advance to Asian Games semifinals amid rain disruptions
Summary

India and Pakistan progressed to the men's cricket semifinals of the Asian Games after their quarter-final matches against Afghanistan and Hong Kong were washed out due to rain on September 28, 2026. Both teams advanced based on their higher T20I rankings. Afghanistan's Mohammad Akram Zazai expressed disappointment, stating his team was ready to compete. The rain has been persistent in Nagoya, raising concerns over ground management, with fans criticizing the organizers for inadequate preparation that led to the matches being abandoned before the toss.

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  • •Both quarter-finals washed out due to rain in Nisshin.
  • •India and Pakistan advance based on higher T20I rankings.
  • •Afghanistan's Zazai expressed disappointment over missed opportunity.
  • •Criticism directed at organizers for poor ground management.
  • •Persistent rain in Nagoya has caused multiple postponements.
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  • 10:27 AMYahoo Sports — 'Absolute incompetence': Asian Games organisers slammed as India and Pakistan reach semi-final without playing a ball
What they're saying
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Asian Games organisers faced fierce backlash as India and Pakistan advanced to the men's cricket semifinals without bowling a ball.

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